Recent Leader Huddles
Type: Informal Discussion Forum Video: Runtime: Approx. 60 minutes September 2022 August 2022 July 2022 June 2022 May 2022
Divorce Mediation Checklist: What To Expect. How to Prepare.
Divorce mediation is becoming increasingly popular to resolve divorce cases without going to court. However, couples who choose mediation may only get the most out of the process if they prepare. This article covers everything you need to know about a successful divorce mediation before you attend the first meeting. Preparing documents and thinking through …
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8 Empowering Things to Know About Your 401K During Divorce
What’s Going to Happen to My 401k If I Get Divorced? Your 401k may represent the bulk of your retirement savings so the thought of losing any part of it during a divorce can be extra scary. What will happen to your 401k if you get divorced? Will you have to fork over most of …
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“Moms Moving On” Podcast Featuring Melanie Johnson
How to Gain Financial Independence After Divorce Second Saturday National Director Melanie Johnson was a guest on Michelle Dempsey-Multack’s fantastic Moms Moving On podcast. Thank you to Michelle for having Melanie on her show. You can find out more about Michelle’s great book and community at MomsMovingOn.com.
Victoria Scarth
I am a Second Saturday Leader for one simple reason, I truly love helping people. I love helping people from all walks of life. I love helping people come together to find common ground. Second Saturday helps me do that. I am a wife and a mother of 8 children. Six girls and two boys. …
Leader Huddle
Type: Informal Discussion Forum Video: Runtime: 60 minutes Date: April 27, 2022 | Featured Discussion: Meetup (timestamp 12:02) ?
How Inflation Impacts Divorce
Rising inflation has come to dominate the news, and you may notice its effects as you pay higher prices at the gas pump and the grocery store. You may not have realized, however, that inflation could also affect your divorce. (In fact, it may even increase your chances of getting a divorce according to one …
Leader Huddle
Type: Informal Discussion Forum Video: Runtime: 55 minutes Date: March 30, 2022
Abby Bukowski
I am a Second Saturday Leader because I want to empower women with information about legal processes and financial decisions that can feel out of control. Knowledge is power and I love having an avenue to be an accessible resource for people in my community. I practice family law to help guide people through oftentimes …
Leader Huddle
Type: Informal Discussion Forum Video: Runtime: 59 minutes Date: February 23, 2022
Leader Huddle
Type: Informal Discussion Forum Video: Runtime: 57 minutes Date: January 26, 2022
Will I Lose My Alimony If I Go Back to Work?
With the dramatic cost of childcare in the U.S. (estimated to be $11,666 per year) and our country’s less-than-stellar family-friendly labor laws, it’s understandable that 26% of women aren’t in the workforce. However, that decision could hurt women dramatically when it comes to divorce. If one partner dramatically out earns the other (often the husband), …
How to Ask Your Spouse for a Divorce?
You’re unhappy. The marriage counseling didn’t help. You want a divorce. The only thing left to do is to bring up the topic of divorce with your spouse. But how do you ask your spouse for a divorce? This is likely to be one of the most difficult conversations you’ll ever have in your life. …
Allen Freeman
Upon learning about the existence of Second Saturday I knew I had to be a part of this. I have not been divorced. However I was widowed and left with two young children – I know the overwhelm of being a single dad, the financial changes we all experience and the emotional toll on everyone …
Ann Bauer
Ann Bauer is a founding member of The Center for Family Law. Ann attended law school after more than 15 years working with parents and children in early childhood education. She practices exclusively in the area of family law. She is a certified family law Mediator and trained in collaborative law, as a Guardian ad …
Tammy Saltzman
I am a Second Saturday leader because I believe that educated clients are the best clients. I like using the Second Saturday format to provide great information to potential clients contemplating divorce so that they can make smarter choices.I was a speaker for years and then took over as Team Leader. I am a child …
Shara Goldfarb
As a Second Saturday leader, I hope to educate individuals on how to divorce in a way that empowers them and enables them to put their children’s needs first. For the past 20 years, I have focused my law practice exclusively on divorce, parenting plans, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, domestic violence, and reproductive law. I’m …
Is a Spouse’s Pension Up for Grabs During a Divorce?
Are You Entitled to Your Spouse’s Pension as Part of Your Divorce, or Is He Entitled to Yours? These days, one of the biggest benefits to holding a public sector job or sticking it out in the military is the promise of a juicy pension during retirement years. While pension plans have been largely replaced …
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Leader Huddle
Type: Informal Discussion Forum Video: Runtime: 57 minutes Date: December 15, 2021 Resource: Monthly Workshop Marketing Checklist ?
Leader Huddle
Type: Informal Discussion Forum Video: Runtime: 56 minutes Date: November 17, 2021 ?
Leader Huddle
Type: Informal Discussion Forum Video: Runtime: 60 minutes Date: October 27, 2021 ?
Leader Huddle
Type: Informal Discussion Forum Video: Runtime: 54 minutes Date: September 29, 2021
Mary Gurganus
I believe in Second Saturday’s mission to educate people as they navigate the legal, financial and emotional aspects of divorce, and their life beyond. I first started as a legal presenter for the Wake County, NC Second Saturday in 2016 and accepted the Leader role in late 2020 after the current leader retired. With Jennifer …
Leader Huddle
Type: Informal Discussion Forum Video: Runtime: 55 minutes Date: August 25, 2021 ?
Susan Weinblatt
As a Financial Advisor with Evershore Financial Group, I have been in the financial services industry with my Certified Financial Planner designation since 1992. Earning an MBA in Finance from Nova Southeastern University gave me new industry perspectives. I also attained the Certified Divorce Financial Analyst designation, adding to my expertise in working with clients …
Cynthia Mittleider
My motivation for getting involved with Second Saturday came after I was working as a court-appointed Real Estate Agent. I quickly noticed the importance of educating divorcing couples of their options when a home sale is going to be part of their division of assets. A home is a multifaceted asset and “selling it” has …
Leader Huddle
Type: Informal Discussion Forum Video: Runtime: 61 minutes Date: July 28, 2021
Leader Huddle
Type: Informal Discussion Forum Video: Runtime: 60 minutes Date: June 30, 2021
How to Negotiate for Your Children’s College Costs During a Divorce
We love this guest article, written by Second Saturday Leader Dr. Shokohi. It provides loads of important information for parents who are preparing for a divorce. College costs are always a difficult (and scary topic), but financial planning for college can become even more complicated once you are divorced. Who is going to pay when …
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